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1. A system, comprising: a processor on a network; and a memory coupled to the processor, the memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to perform operations comprising: providing a user interface to a communication device, the user interface enabling selecting a predefined operator name and receiving an input of a custom operator name, receiving a custom operator name request from the communication device, the custom operator name request comprising the custom operator name generated at the user interface, determining whether the custom operator name request conflicts with an existing business rule, in response to determining that the custom operator name request does not conflict with the existing business rule, updating a public land mobile network list with the custom operator name, the public land mobile network list being stored in a first subscriber account associated with the custom operator name request, and transmitting the custom operator name to a mobile communication device on the network, wherein the custom operator name is displayed on a display of the mobile communication device.
A system allows a mobile subscriber to customize the operator name (alpha tag) displayed on their phone. A network processor provides a user interface on a communication device (like a smartphone or computer) to select a predefined name or enter a custom name. The system receives a request with the custom name and checks if it violates business rules. If it's valid, the system updates a public land mobile network (PLMN) list associated with the subscriber's account with the custom name. Finally, the custom name is sent to the subscriber's mobile device for display.
2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a smart card configured to be removably coupled to the mobile communication device, the smart card comprising a database for storing a plurality of rules associated with a plurality of operator names.
The system described above includes a smart card (SIM card) that can be inserted into the mobile communication device. This smart card contains a database that stores rules related to different operator names, thereby allowing more complex customization and control on the mobile device itself.
3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of rules is on the public land mobile network list.
In the system with a smart card storing operator name rules (described above), the rules are part of the public land mobile network list. This means the smart card mirrors or interacts with the network's list of valid or allowed operator names, maintaining consistency between the device and the network.
4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the operations further comprise transmitting the custom operator name to the mobile communication device by updating the database with the custom operator name.
In the system with a smart card storing operator name rules (described above), the system transmits the custom operator name to the mobile device by updating the smart card's database. This means the custom name is written directly to the smart card's memory, allowing the phone to immediately display the new operator name without further network communication.
5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the custom operator name request further comprises metadata comprising a unique ID associated with the first subscriber account.
In the system that allows customized operator names (described above), the request for a custom name includes metadata: a unique ID associated with the subscriber's account. This ID allows the system to correctly identify the subscriber and update the appropriate account with the custom name.
6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the communication device is a personal computer.
In the system that allows customized operator names (described above), the communication device used to enter the custom name can be a personal computer, not just a mobile phone. This provides flexibility for subscribers to manage their operator name settings from various devices.
7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the operations further comprise charging a second subscriber account associated with the custom operator name request in response to the custom operator name request.
In the system that allows customized operator names (described above), a second subscriber account is charged when a custom operator name is requested. This suggests a billing system where customizing the operator name incurs a cost to the subscriber.
8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the user interface provides a plurality of predefined operator names to choose from.
In the system that allows customized operator names (described above), the user interface provides a list of predefined operator names that the user can choose from, in addition to being able to enter a custom name.
9. The system of claim 8 , wherein the user interface is provided by a client application on the communication device.
In the system where the user interface provides predefined operator names (described above), the user interface is provided by a client application running on the communication device. This means a specific app on the phone or computer provides the interface for selecting or entering the operator name.
10. The system of claim 8 , wherein the user interface is provided via the network.
In the system where the user interface provides predefined operator names (described above), the user interface is provided via the network. This implies a web-based interface or a network-delivered app that presents the options to the user.
11. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first subscriber account comprises a plurality of unique device IDs, wherein each unique device ID corresponds to one of a plurality of mobile communication devices associated with a subscriber.
In the system that allows customized operator names (described above), the subscriber account contains a list of unique device IDs, where each ID corresponds to a mobile device associated with the subscriber. This feature allows the subscriber to manage custom operator names for multiple devices under a single account.
12. The system of claim 11 , wherein the operations further comprise transmitting the custom operator name to the plurality of mobile communication devices.
In the system where a subscriber account has multiple device IDs (described above), the custom operator name is transmitted to all mobile communication devices associated with that account. This ensures all devices registered to the subscriber display the same custom name.
13. A method comprising: providing, by a server comprising a processor, a user interface to a communication device, the user interface enabling selecting a predefined operator name and receiving an input of a custom operator name; receiving, by the processor, a custom operator name request from the communication device across a network, the custom operator name request comprising a unique subscriber ID and the custom operator name generated at the user interface; determining, by the processor, whether the custom operator name request conflicts with an existing business rule; in response to determining that the custom operator name request does not conflict with the existing business rule, provisioning, by the processor, a public land mobile network list stored in a first subscriber account with the custom operator name, the first subscriber account associated with the unique subscriber ID; and transmitting, by the processor, the custom operator name to a mobile communication device on the network, the mobile communication device being associated with the first subscriber account and having a smart card storing a database, the database comprising a plurality of rules associated with a plurality of operator names.
A method allows customizing the operator name (alpha tag) on a phone. A server provides a user interface to a device for selecting a predefined name or entering a custom name. The server receives a request with the custom name and a subscriber ID. The server checks if the name violates business rules. If it's valid, the server updates a public land mobile network list associated with the subscriber's account with the custom name. The server transmits the custom name to the mobile device, which has a smart card with a database storing operator name rules.
14. The method of claim 13 , wherein the database on the smart card is for storing the public land mobile network list.
In the method of customizing operator names (described above), the database on the smart card stores the public land mobile network list. This means the smart card maintains a local copy of the valid operator names to quickly display the correct information.
15. The method of claim 13 , further comprising updating a plurality of databases on a corresponding plurality of mobile devices associated with the first subscriber account.
The method of customizing operator names where the server updates a subscriber account, further involves updating databases on multiple mobile devices associated with the same subscriber account. This would ensure all the subscriber's devices show the customized operator name.
16. The method of claim 13 , further comprising charging a second first subscriber account associated with the unique subscriber ID in response to the custom operator name request.
In the method of customizing operator names (described above), a second subscriber account is charged when a custom operator name is requested, implying that customization involves a billing process.
17. The method of claim 13 , wherein the custom operator name request is generated at a client application on a memory on the communication device.
In the method of customizing operator names (described above), the custom operator name request is generated by a client application stored on the communication device's memory. This suggests that a dedicated app is responsible for handling the user interface and request creation.
18. The method of claim 17 , wherein the client application presents a plurality of predefined operator names.
In the method where a client application generates the custom operator name request (described above), the client application presents a selection of predefined operator names to the user.
19. A server comprising: a processor; and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations comprising: providing a user interface to a communication device, the user interface enabling selecting a predefined operator name and receiving an input of a custom operator name, receiving a custom operator name request from the communication device, the custom operator name request comprising the custom operator name generated at the user interface, determining whether the custom operator name request conflicts with an existing business rule, in response to determining that the custom operator name request does not conflict with the existing business rule, updating a public land mobile network list with the custom operator name, the public land mobile network list being stored in a subscriber account associated with the custom operator name request, and transmitting the custom operator name to a mobile communication device, wherein the custom operator name is displayed on a screen of the mobile communication device when the mobile communication device is connected to a specified network.
A server allows users to customize their mobile operator name. The server provides a user interface to a communication device to choose from existing names or to input a custom name. The server receives the custom operator name request. It then determines if the custom name is allowed by checking against existing rules. If approved, the server updates a public land mobile network (PLMN) list in the subscriber's account and then transmits this custom name to the user's mobile device. The mobile device then displays this custom name when connected to the network.
20. The server of claim 19 , wherein the custom operator name is an enhanced operator name string.
The server described above, which allows customizing mobile operator names, uses an "enhanced operator name string" as the custom operator name. This likely means the system supports a wider range of characters, formatting, or information within the operator name display than a simple text string would allow.
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October 28, 2014
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